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Dacia Spring vs Mazda MX-30 comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Mazda MX-30?

Dacia Spring vs Mazda MX-30: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably lighter

Mazda MX-30

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Dacia Spring is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,363 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is considerably more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.3 kWh/100km for the Mazda MX-30. That’s a difference of about 5.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Dacia Spring offers clearly more range – reaching up to 225 km, about 140 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

MX-30

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda MX-30 offers significantly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-30 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Spring

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mazda MX-30 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is considerably lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 779 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-30 offers a bit more boot space – 350 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda MX-30 carries clearly more – 402 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 128 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £14,500
Spring

Dacia Spring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 70 - 100 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 221 - 225 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
1,555 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
402 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Power HP
170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
830 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Mazda
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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